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BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care

BMJ Publishing Group

United KingdomEndocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (Q1)ISSN-matched source record
Submission information ↗
Q1Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
70H-index (SCImago 2025)
1.646SJR (2025)
2014-2026Coverage

About BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care

About BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care

BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by BMJ Publishing Group (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 2014-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 2052-4897; H-index 70.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

  • H-index (70): Strong citation impact — 70 articles cited at least 70 times each, reflecting solid influence.

Publishing in BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care

An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.

  • Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
  • Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
  • Submission: Submit via the official journal website.

Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?

  • Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
  • Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
  • Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
  • Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISSN of BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care?
2052-4897.

Who publishes BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care?
BMJ Publishing Group.

What are BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care's metrics?
H-index 70.

Where do I submit to BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care?
Via the official website.

Is BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.

Open-access policies and author information

Reported in the official DOAJ public CSV snapshot (2026-09-01), downloaded 2026-10-03. Record updated 2026-04-27. This snapshot does not establish today’s listing status or fee quotation.

Accepted manuscript languagesEnglish
Licence optionsCC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND
Peer-review processAnonymous peer review
APCDOAJ-reported APC: 3580 GBP
Waiver policy reportedYes
Other fees reportedNo
Author retains unrestricted copyrightNo
Digital preservationPortico, LOCKSS
Reported submission-to-publication time23 weeks on average; not a guarantee
Openly licensed content since2013 (not the journal founding year)

Publisher policy links recorded by DOAJ

Source: DOAJ journal record. Journal metadata is distributed by DOAJ under CC0. Confirm current fees, tax, eligibility and waiver terms with the publisher.

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)2052-4897
ISSN-L2052-4897
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationBMJ
Publisher country codeGB
Fully open access (OpenAlex)Yes
DOAJ flag (OpenAlex)Listed in OpenAlex metadata; confirm current status in DOAJ
Works recorded in OpenAlex1,585
Citations recorded in OpenAlex42,894
OpenAlex H-index87
Years represented in OpenAlex1969–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins; Diabetes Management and Research; Diabetes Treatment and Management; Diabetes Management and Education; Diabetes and associated disorders; Hyperglycemia and glycemic control in critically ill and hospitalized patients.

OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.

Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

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